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Oh yea, Paul McCartney said "We wrote it, but Joe put the soul into it". Can't agree more.

Bo Diddley's "Bo Diddley" - one of the real pillars of R&R:

Walking in the Rain - The Ronettes, 1964. Beautiful song, one of Phil Spector's early productions:

California Dreamin' - Mamas and the Papas Huge hit, covered by many others since 1965:

I'm a tough guy here in Indiana, holding strong, but heavy clouds outside, maybe that's where the rain is coming from.........I better check that roof. Love you Nika. Thank you Geno.

Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs - Wolly Bully Copied a lot, but the original was one monster hit:

Fair and Tender Ladies - Manhattan Transfer This one goes way back, lots of renditions, but I sure love this version by these guys:

Hoyt Axton's - "Evangelina" He wrote it and recorded the wonderful original:

Dreams I'll Never See - the Allman Brothers Band. I've heard a couple covers, but to my ears, this original is fantastic:

Marshall Tucker Band - Can't You See Been covered by a number of others, but the original still packs the best punch:

Julie London - Cry Me a River I remember hearing this sultry number as a kid:

Like this one - I read the other day it's the single most downloaded Beatles song. Lots of covers of it too, but this one reigns supreme to my ears:

Post an original song that you feel has never been topped by a cover. I'll start with this Louie Armstong standard:

No, Donald, no....! Tis not over till the fat lady sings. And showing my age, I don't hear Dandy Don warming up behind the curtains, at least not yet..! So patience grasshopper, patience, the good guys are going to win out, Ms Beers will come a-knockin soon on Geno's door. :)

Ah, no need to fret GW, she's just putting in some extra stops Tyler Phommachanh make it look good. My magical crystal ball says she has her sights on the big prize - Geno, CD, Paige, Azzi, and friends. She'll stop here, for the stars and planets are lining up for a once in a lifetime shot at the big...

The Low Darts - great cover of My Old School by Steely Dan:

Woodstock - Matthews Southern Comfort. Great take on the Joni Mitchell original:

Ah, Redbone, I got out of the Air Force in the spring of 1972 and Redbone was getting a lot of airplay then with the title song of their new album "Message From a Drum". Loved it.

The Corrs with a very nice rendition of Christine McVie's "Little Lies":

Hope they have a 4th season - a very off beat, fun, and delightful show. The actor who plays the alien Harry is great.

One lesser known but delightful Dickie Betts song:

"These Days" - sung by Greg Allman. Written by Jackson Browne and recorded by him and others, I was always partial to this Allman's:

Rod Stewart - Handbags and Gladrags. Original was done by a fellow named Chris Farlowe.

Yea, Nan, it's like some kind of slow burn mental torture, always simmering right below the surface.

Rolling Stones - Mona, 1964. Bo Diddley wrote it and recorded it in the 50's.

Asleep at the Wheel - Route 66, love their version. Originally done in the 40's by Nat King Cole.

Yes, the original isn't bad for sure. He's another I remember from way back when- Joe Harnell:

Kingfish - "Big Iron". Marty Robbins of course did the famous original, but Bob Weir's Kingfish really nail it for me:

Embryonic Journey - Hot Tuna live The original done by the Airplane, but this live version by Hot Tuna is simply wonderfully electric to my ears. Jorma of course was with both groups.

Wooden Ships - Jefferson Airplane Crosby, Stills, & Nash did the original, but this version by the Airplane is right up there with that one.

Highway Song - Alex Taylor. His more famous brother James wrote and recorded it, but Alex's version captures the deep longing of the open highway and the adventures that come along with it.